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Kosciuszko’s Garden
Built 1778
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By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Kosciuszko’s Garden Marker | | |
Inscription. This garden was constructed as a retreat by Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish patriot, fortifications engineer for the Continental Army 1776-1783, during his tour of duty for the purpose of constructing fortifications at West Point.
Location. 41° 23.503′ N, 73° 57.217′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Cullum Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at the US Military Academy behind building 603. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Kosciuszko’s Garden (here, next to this marker); Kosciuszko’s Garden Restoration (here, next to this marker); Surrender at Saratoga (here, next to this marker); Malek Tennis Center (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); General George S. Patton, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Thayer Walk (about 700 feet away); Dwight David Eisenhower (about 800 feet away); Twentieth Century Wars (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . Biography of Tadeusz Kosciuszko. (Submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Marker at West Point | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Kosciuszko’s Garden Marker | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Kosciuszko’s Garden | | The marker is at the top of the stairs to the right. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument | | This statue of Thaddeus Kosciuszko is located near the marker, at Fort Clinton, one of the fortifications he built at West Point. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 194 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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